Stevenson Stories - Stevenson School Skip to content Stevenson Stories Stevenson Stories stevensoncommunications 2025-09-21T16:43:48-07:00 Shaping lives, one story at a time. Explore the remarkable achievements of our students, alumni, faculty, and athletes. From our earliest graduates to recent classes, Stevenson alumni are making significant impacts, often crediting teachers who inspired and challenged them. These stories showcase how our community members grow, achieve, and make a difference in the world. Hilary Hickingbotham ’10 From STEM careers to global backpacking, Hilary Hickingbotham ’10 shares how Stevenson and EXPO shaped a life of curiosity, adventure and discovery. Something Special is Brewing at Stevenson: Leon Z.’s Morning Coffee Shop Stevenson student Leon Z. ’26 is turning early mornings into something special with his student-run coffee shop. Kristoffer Polaha ’95 Actor and Stevenson alumnus Kristoffer Polaha reflects on how his time as a Pirate shaped his creative journey, career in film and television, and his latest milestone as director and producer of MIMICS. Matthew L. ’26 Stevenson senior Matthew L. reflects on his global design internship, environmental leadership on campus and the mentors, friendships and experiences that shaped his journey and future goals. Alumni Spotlight: Nicole Alibrandi ’99 Stevenson alumna Nicole Alibrandi ’99 returns to the forest as Director of Human Resources, bringing her deep appreciation for the school’s community and decades of leadership experience full circle. Student Spotlight: Xiomara D. ’26 From finding her footing as a new student to flourishing as a musician, leader and collaborator, Xiomara D. ’26 shares how Stevenson’s Rock Band class and close-knit community helped her find her voice - on stage and beyond. Stevenson Water Club Featured in Carmel Pine Cone Stevenson students and sisters Lauren and Caroline Taylor were featured in the Carmel Pine Cone this week for their work founding and leading the RLS Water Club, a student-led initiative working toward a water-secure future. Grady R. ’26 Named 2025 Nathan Krissoff ’99 Award Recipient Grady R. ’26 is the 2025 Nathan Krissoff ’99 Award recipient, honored for the joy, humility and service he brings to the Stevenson community each day. Alumni Spotlight: Tessa Stuart ’05 Tessa Stuart ’05, now a writer at Rolling Stone, has Stevenson roots that run deep. She first discovered her passion for journalism on our campus, inspired by her English teachers and her time writing for The Tusitala. From Stevenson to Columbia: Chanel E. ’26 Embarks on a Remarkable Journey Chanel E. ’26 is a standout senior whose journey to Stevenson - shaped by resilience, community and a passion for learning - has led her to a life-changing QuestBridge Match at Columbia University. “Giving Begets Giving”: The Packer Family’s Legacy of Philanthropy at Stevenson The Packer family’s longstanding connection to Stevenson has evolved into a powerful legacy of multigenerational giving, highlighted by their creation of the Packer Family Scholarship Fund to ensure future students can share in the opportunities that shaped their own children. Stevenson Continues Tradition of National Collegiate Scholarship Success Stevenson School senior Chanel Estrada has received a full-ride scholarship to Columbia University through the QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship, continuing the school's strong track record of supporting high-achieving students in accessing top-tier universities. Next An independent Pre-K–12 boarding and day school located on California’s Monterey Peninsula Carmel Campus Grades Pre-K–8 Street address: 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel, CA 93923 Mailing address: P.O. Box AP, Carmel, CA 93921 T: 831.574.4600 Map/Directions Campus Map Request Information Pebble Beach Campus Grades 9–12 3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Need Pebble Beach access? Contact us before visiting. T: 831.625.8300 Map/Directions Campus Map Request Information Copyright 2025 | Stevenson Boarding & Day School | Policies Ethicspoint School Directory Employment Notice of Non Discriminatory Policy: Stevenson School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Page load link Go to Top